An F-15EX Eagle II pilot prepares for taxis for a sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)
A 96th Test Wing pilot performs preflight checks prior to a sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)
A 96th Test Wing maintainer performs preflight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II prior to a sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)
A 53rd Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon launches for takeoff for a sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)
An 96th Test Wing F-15 Eagle launches toward takeoff for a sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)